Happy New Year!!! Can you believe 2016 is already here? It's crazy how fast 2015 just flew by. I feel like in a blink it was gone. (Side note: if you're wondering why I dropped off the face of the planet for 6 month only to return now, check out where I've been over on my family blog.)
With everything that went on with us in 2015, life became so hectic, I let a lot of things go. I'm not happy with it, but it's life and you can go back, so rather than dwell on it, I'm moving forward and reprioritizing. Life for us is slowing down, although it's still a bit crazy with TJ's school and internship schedule, but he's amazing and has agreed to help me out so I can accomplish some goals for me. I can't say enough what a lucky girl I am to have him.
I've never been one to share specific weigh loss goals. I'm not super comfortable with sharing the numbers and how much I want to lose, but as I've gained the weight back I worked so hard to lose before, I'm starting to think if I share that with all of you, it may help me stick with them just a little bit more. My goal is to lose 45 pounds for the year. I am aware this will be very hard as I get closer to that 45 pound mark, but I am determined to get there.
To start, I've set a 3-4 pound goal for the month of January. I don't want to be unrealistic in my goals, but I am going to push myself. 1 pound a week for me isn't easy but it can definitely be done. If I stay on track with my meals and workouts, .5-.75 pounds is normal for me. Anything over a pound involves a happy dance. Ideally, I'd like to lose 4 pounds this month and that's what I'll be pushing for, but if I lose 3 pounds, I will be happy with that.
Workout 3-5x/week
I have seriously fallen out of a workout routine. Mainly because, running is my go-to and with TJ gone so much it's hard to get out and run. However, that's only 4 months of the excuse. I have nothing for the other almost year of not running. To get back into running, I've decided I need to go back to how I started. I'm essentially a newbie runner all over again anyway, especially with all the hills associated with mountain living.
I decided the best way to get back into running is with another round of C25K. While, there's a part of me that feels like it may be too beginner for me, I'm trying to look at it from the perspective of hill running. Savannah is flat. I have never run on hills and that's all that's here, so I'm hoping this helps me get used to hills. The C25K program is 3 days a week, so the 3 workouts each week shouldn't be the problem, but I'd like to get some sort of strength training in 2 other days throughout the week to build muscle.
Stick to our meal plan 6 out of 7 days each week
This has been an issue for us lately. With TJ working crazy hours and being gone more, there days where I just don't feel like cooking and that needs to change. I need to stick to our meal plan. It will better for our waist lines and our wallet.
Find my daily essential oils routine
I LOVE my Young Living Essential Oils. I use them all the time for my health and wellness when I feel they are needed, but I know I could be doing more on a daily basis to promote an even more well-rounded wellness routine. This month, I'm going to work on finding the perfect daily routine for me.
Drink Ningxia Red everyday
The first step to my daily wellness routine will be to begin incorporating Ningxia Red into my day. Ningxia Red is a 1-2 oz supplement drink that can support overall health and wellness, and can energize, fortify and revitalize the body. It will be so easy to take while I'm waiting for my breakfast to cook in the morning.
Begin replacing my chemical-filled cleaning products with all-natural products
This will take some time, as we're on a budget and I can't just throw away all the products we have. I truly feel like I'd be throwing away money. But as we finish up the cleaning products in our house, I don't plan on repurchasing those same ones. I want to make our own all-natural products, and if I can't, I'll only buy natural products. No one wants to inhale all those harmful toxic chemicals.
Well, that pretty much wraps my goals for January. Writing them out they look a little ambitious but I think once I get into more of a habit, I'll be fine. Bring it on January!
Do you set monthly goals for yourself? What are your goals for January?
